Alienware announces the AW2725DF and AW3225QF (worlds first 4k 240hz and worlds first 1440p 360hz QD-OLED monitors - launches January 2024)
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The 32" looking like a potential purchase.
I’m gonna wait for the non curved version of the 32”. I think AW are the only ones doing the curve, thankfully. Hopefully text clarity is manageable.
Interesting from Optimum Tech about the Samsung panel looking more grey in brightly lit environments. Probably nothing in real conditions.
Interesting from Optimum Tech about the Samsung panel looking more grey in brightly lit environments. Probably nothing in real conditions.
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Raised blacks are a common issue with QD Oled Panels depending on your ambient lighting conditions. Not watched his video though to understand his set up but I imagine that’s the issues he’s referring to
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It was specifically when he did the unboxing and setup and noticed the difference between it and the LG panel, noting that the LG had better blacks. It was mostly an aside saying it was an unrealistic setup given how bright studio lights are.
Be jealous guys
Canadians and Americans who got their orders in first report that their monitors are getting delivered tomorrow
But having to wait can be a good thing as you learn new information. For example there is now reports that both of the new monitors have a cooling fan inside.. That's unfortunate because many of the new monitors announced at ces use passive cooling with graphene heatsinks but Alienware has stuck with the cheaper option of using fans
Canadians and Americans who got their orders in first report that their monitors are getting delivered tomorrow
But having to wait can be a good thing as you learn new information. For example there is now reports that both of the new monitors have a cooling fan inside.. That's unfortunate because many of the new monitors announced at ces use passive cooling with graphene heatsinks but Alienware has stuck with the cheaper option of using fans
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What for? Not like these are leaps and bounds better. It just slightly improves on what's great already.
I am happy to wait and do the switch when the opportunity presents itself to keep the upgrade cost minimal.
That is a shame, their fans are particularly obnoxious.
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I never hear the fan in my DWF. So I think it will be fine, for my ears anyway.
Yeh I have a qd and woled screen. The qd has noticeably raised blacks when there is ambient light, especially in a fully lit room. But starts to be noticeable in the daytime with 3 out of 4 curtains closed, so room is quite dim and the monitor faces away from the window.
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Soldato
Are the black levels really as bad as it seems in the above reviews? I knew QD OLED suffered from the grey/purple blacks in brightly lit rooms but watching those review above it almost makes it out to be a deal breaker. Especially that LTT video above. Maybe the room brightness is much brighter than the video makes it appear but the screen looks purple when he unboxes it.
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Nah, you have to remember that those pics are under v bright studio lights.
Soldato
Yeah true, I do mainly play in a darkened room but there are times when I have to play with lights on or curtains open but I am probably just worrying about nothing. I think the 27" screen will be for me. I do like the idea of the 32" 4k but I don't like the thought of almost having my FPS from the current 1440p screen.
The 4K panel feels like a good investment to move to 4K gaming, but I'm still torn as to whether it'll be too big for FPS games, in which case I might go with the 27" if the text clarity is good (need it for work).
Also tempted to see what the new LG panels are like as they'll have a new pixel layout.
Soldato
Based off the reviews posted above, the 4k version has less text fringing but its mainly due to the increased pixel density. If the you noticed the fringing on the previous OLEDS you'll likely notice with the new panels
Surprised they did not go glossy like LG. I wonder if the coating has been improved at all or is it the same. Not been a huge issue for me, but I would prefer glossy if I am honest. But I value Dell and their warranty more than the coating used.
